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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Idaho Falls, ID for 2024

Deaths from Alzheimer's disease increased by 148.1% across Idaho from 2000 to 2019, according to statistics from the Alzheimer's Association. With 67,723 residents — 13.6% aged 65 and over — Idaho Falls ranks as one of the state's most populous cities. The CDC reports a 17.65% increase in Alzheimer's deaths in Idaho Falls; a rate much lower than the 23.81% rise in all-cause mortality over the same time.

Idaho's Alzheimer's Planning Group and accessible dementia care help seniors with memory loss maintain quality of life. Memory care communities provide residents who have dementia or related illnesses with a structured routine and safe environment designed to promote well-being. In addition, Idaho's state regulations outline specific training regulations for caregivers in memory care residences. 

This guide compares memory care costs in Idaho Falls with other locations, outlines ways families can pay for care and provides helpful resources for seniors and their loved ones. 

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Idaho Falls

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regulates memory care providers operating in Idaho Falls, setting rules and guidelines regarding staff training and health standards. It can help families learn more about memory care, Medicaid and behavioral health.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Idaho Falls

  • CrimeGrade assigns Idaho Falls a B- score, with residents of Idaho Falls experiencing a lower crime rate than 56% of the nation.
  • Idaho Falls' cost of living measures 17% below the national average, allowing seniors' budgets to go further. While housing ranks most affordably in the city, health care prices sit 4.1% below the U.S. norm, and groceries are 7% cheaper than average.
  • The sales tax rate in Idaho Falls sits at 6%, and the state taxes most forms of retirement income at a rate between 0 and 6%, depending on the source and value. However, Idaho doesn't tax Social Security income, providing some relief for low-income seniors.
  • Idaho Falls gets four fewer sunny days per year than the U.S. average of 205. However, it rains for 12.9‬ fewer days, leading to an annual precipitation of just 12.2 inches vs. 38.1 inches nationwide. While winters get relatively cold, with lows of 12.9 degrees Fahrenheit vs. the U.S. norm of 21.7 degrees Fahrenheit, summer temperatures align with the national average.
  • Seniors can access several hospitals, both in Idaho Falls and within a short driving distance of the city. Idaho Falls Community Hospital holds awards for outstanding patient experiences, and Mountain View Hospital has won awards for patient safety. While Idaho has a shortage of doctors, about 377 primary care physicians work in Idaho Falls, improving health care accessibility for the city's residents.
  • Air quality regularly measures within the good category of the U.S. Air Quality Index in Idaho Falls but sometimes dips into the moderate category, which may cause discomfort for people with sensitive lungs. However, many memory care communities use air filtration systems, and families can check the Department of Environmental Quality's website for reliable air quality forecasts.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Idaho Falls

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care typically costs $4,375 per month in Idaho Falls.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Idaho Falls offers relatively affordable memory care compared to the state and national averages, which see seniors paying nearly 9.7% and 28.6% more. Families considering other options would pay about $108 more for memory care in Boise City. However, expenses jump by over 9.1% in Twin Falls, and there's an even more significant gap between Idaho Falls and Lewiston's rates, with care costing nearly 26.3% more in the latter. Coeur d'Alene ranks as one of the state's most expensive cities, where seniors can pay up to $1,469 more for care than in Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls

$4,375

Idaho

$4,798

United States

$5,625

Boise City

$4,483

Twin Falls

$4,775

Lewiston

$5,524

Coeur d'Alene

$5,844

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care averages $4,375 in Idaho Falls, making it one of the cheapest options for seniors. Assisted living costs $875 less, but may not provide sufficient security and support for seniors with advanced Alzheimer's symptoms. Staff in nursing homes typically have memory care experience, which may suit seniors requiring professional observation and treatment for additional health concerns. However, a semi-private room in a nursing home costs $4,811 more than memory care. In-home care provides assistance with daily life and home health care offers skilled nursing within seniors' own residences for $1,345 more than memory care.
 

Memory Care

$4,375

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Assisted Living Facility

$3,500

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,186

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Idaho Falls

In Idaho Falls there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Idaho page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Idaho

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Idaho page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Idaho Falls

The list of free and low-cost resources below outlines nonprofit organizations operating in Idaho Falls that can help families plan appropriate care for loved ones. They can assist with benefits counseling, provide research and give referrals to relevant government agencies for further advice.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Idaho are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Idaho page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Idaho

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Margarette

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Review of Lincoln Court

Lincoln Court was a good place. It was an older facility, but it was beautiful and clean. It offered everything that a person could need. The people there were very open and answered all our...

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Margarette

I visited this facility

Review of MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls

I toured MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls and it was a very knowledgeable experience. The staff was very kind, generous, and open. They had a nice garden. They had tours, outings, and games...

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Memory Care

Michael

I visited this facility

Review of Tambree Meadows

The facilities at Tambree Meadows seemed clean and the people seemed nice. We went to see the memory care area. There weren't too many residents there. It seemed like the administrator was brand...

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